Einstein once said “The definition of madness is doing the same things over and over and expecting different results” Kind of obvious, and yet, we all do it… And it’s something I see practitioners doing all the time! Let me re-phrase the saying a little: If you do the same things as others you see […]
This is a lovely dish that I’ve been having for breakfast recently. I first came across it an old vegetarian recipe book, where it was called ‘Egyptian-style Lentils’. Having never been to Egypt, I can’t vouch for its origins, but it tastes great! Ingredients (4 portions) 225g puy or green lentils 1-2 large red chilis […]
I spent 3 years training to be an acupuncturist. When I finally qualified I was full of enthusiasm and itching to get going. I got some business cards and some leaflets printed, and got a simple website. And then I waited… … and I waited. … and I waited. The phone didn’t ring. And apart […]
I don’t mind admitting that I’ve wasted thousands of pounds over the years on ads of all kinds to try to fill up my practice. For the most part, they failed miserably. But with hindsight, the experience has been valuable, as it lead me to discover how to market and promote my practice successfully. And […]
What Is Fermentation? Fermentation is the name given to the action of bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. During the process carbohydrates are converted into either alcohol or organic acids under anaerobic conditions. Fermentation will sometimes happen spontaneously, and can also be encouraged! Types Of Fermentation There are broadly 2 types of fermentation – Wild ferments […]
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition involving pain and other symptoms such as tiredness, increased sensitivity to gentle touch, weakness of the limbs, sleep problems, anxiety, depression and muscle spasms. Difficulty concentrating and problems with the memory are also common – this is often referred to as ‘brain fog’ or ‘fibro-fog’. The clinical picture varies tremendously […]